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BM 1997-01-16 PZMinutes of January 16, 1997 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 1997, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Commissioner Larry Wheeler Commissioner Rick McCaffrey Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo Commissioner Madge Cruse Commissioner Andra Mabry Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant City Engineer, Mike Martin, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Administrative, Secretary Barbara Iahoda. Commissioners Stan Lowry and Jack Jones were absent. T 1. Briefing on the Agenda. REGULAR SESSION (Oven to the Public) 2. Call to Order Chairman Larry Wheeler called the meeting to order. 3. Approval of Minutes dated December 19, 1996. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 1996, as presented. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Amendment to -Zoning Ordinance Text (Broad mtin facilities.. television and microwave towers), to remove broadcasting and receiving towers from the list of permitted uses in the HC and C Districts, to clarify that broadcasting facilities permitted by Special Use Permit in the 0 District includes mobile telephone cell sites, and to add such facilities to the list of uses allowed by Special Use Permit within the LI District. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that Staff is of the opinion that broadcast towers of all types, including mobile telephone and pager cell sites be allowed only by Special Use Permit in any non-residential zoning district. He also stated that during the Work Session, City Attorney Hager suggested that it might be helpful to add additional language with regard to particular requirements as to setbacks from residential areas, etc. After the Public Hearing, if the Commission would like to consider this language further after greater detail can be worked out, a continuation of this Public Hearing to the February 20th meeting might be in order. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in opposition of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor to this request to come forward. There were none. Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to hold the Public Hearing open until the February 20th Planning and Zoning meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissions Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-1120, Sprint nectram Communications Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the construction of a 75 - foot monopole with a 10' -high antenna and an equipment cabinet at the base of the pole on a 4,000 square foot site located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150' east of State Highway 121, at the request of Zone Systems Inc. Chairman Wheeler stated that this item has been withdrawn by the applicant. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. 54121 Ann Catholic Church, a zoning change from SF -9 and C (Single -Family -9 and Commercial) to SF-9-S.U.P. (Single Family -99 Special Use Permit), to provide the same zoning on the expansion site as on the existing church site and to allow a stucco exterior finish on the new building located at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Saint Ann Catholic Parish. Chairman Wheeler stated that Commissioners McCaffrey and DeFilippo are members of St. Ann Parish and that his wife and daughter are also members and he attends St. Ann Catholic Church. After speaking with City Attorney Hager, there appears to be no conflict of interest with regard to this case. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating that the purpose of the zoning reclassification from C (Commercial) and SF -9 (Single Family -9) to SF -9, Special Use Permit is to qualify additional land for a church site and permit a stucco exterior treatment to match the existing buildings on the property. He showed an exhibit of the proposed site and stated that Staff recommends approval of both the zoning change and the use of stucco. Michael Parrish, Alliance Architects, 12750 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX, 75251, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He mentioned that the only element that is a different material from the original buildings is the dome material which is anticipated to be an aged copper roof. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in opposition of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing. There was no discussion. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve Case No. S-1121, St. Ann Catholic Church zoning change and the Special Use Permit for use of stucco as the building material, subject to the Site Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissions Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Saint Ann Catholic Church, Second Re W, to allow the development of a church on 19.522 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Harry Rowell and Associates, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the purpose of this replat is to combine the former replat into one single lot. Staff recommends approval, subject to the correction of a minor plotting error as indicated in the Staff Report. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in opposition of this proposal to come forward. There were none. 3 Chairman Wheeler then asked for people present who wanted to speak in favor to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Hearing. There was no discussion. Commissioner Mabry made a motion to approve St. Ann Catholic Church, Second Replat, subject to a correction of a minor plotting error in the delineation of the 25' building line at the point where the Samuel Boulevard right-of-way narrows from 70' in width to 60' in width. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse. Motion carried (5-0) with Commissions Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 8. To consider the approval of Connell Middle School North Addition. Prelunina now Plat, to allow the development of a middle school on a 26.5 acre tract of land and to extend Natches Trace Drive from Denton Tap Road eastward through property located north of Denton Creek, south of State Highway 121 Bypass (also known as Vista Ridge Boulevard), and east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Glenn Engineering, Inc. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission stating that the purpose of this Preliminary Plat is to create a single buildable site to permit the construction of an elementary and middle school and involves the right-of-way dedication of Natches Trace Drive which is intended to provide a link to Denton Tap Road. In addition, the plat shows a 28' wide future public road which will provide additional access to S.H. 121. She stated that the applicant is aware that the property has to be rezoned to a Single Family classification to accommodate the schools and the applicant will submit this rezoning request next month. She showed a number of exhibits. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the conditions as stated in the Staff Report with a modification of Condition #7 as follows: Provide for the continuation of a 20' wide Hike and Bike Trail to be contained within the Natches Trace Drive right-of-way on the south side. Mike Glenn, Glenn Engineering, 100 Decker Court, #250, Irving, TX 75062, was Present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions, stating that both Buddy Echols, C.I.S.D. Superintendent, and Mike Elmore, architect for the project, were also present to answer questions. He stated that the applicant is in agreement with Staff recommendations, including the change to Condition #7. Some discussion followed. Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Coppell Middle School North, Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) The property be zoned to the 4 SF -7 (Single Family -7) residential district; (2) provide square footage of each building on all exhibits; (3) on the Landscape Plan, substitute the Bradford Pear with the Aristocrat Pear and where the CE symbol appears on the plan use only Cedar Elms; (4) planting material summary table on the landscape plan must summarize quantities of each planting material to be used; (5) correct city officials signature block on the plat; (6) correct adjoining zoning reference of Magnolia Park Addition to PD -133, SF -9, SF -12, FP and HC; (7) provide an easement for the continuation of a 20' -wide hike and bike trail to be contained on the south side of Natches Trace Drive Right -of -Way, as well as an 8' sidewalk/utility easement on the north side of Natches Trace Drive, as shown by Staff; (8) work with Staff regarding the provision a screening buffer of a landscape/ screening wall easement along the north side of the property along Vista Ridge Boulevard, and (9) compliance with Engineering comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cruse; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 9. To consider the approval of D/FW Trade Center, Lots 1-3. Block 4. Final Plat, to allow the creation of two lots and the extension of Patriot Drive eastward from Freeport Parkway and continuing south to State Highway 121 through property located northeast of Freeport Parkway and northwest of State Highway 121, at the request of Goodwin and Marshall, Inc. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the purpose of this Plat is to create two buildable lots for two office/warehouse buildings and approve a street right-of-way dedication for Patriot Drive which will provide a link between Freeport Parkway and S. H. 121. She showed exhibits of the larger industrial planned development which is being created as a joint project between the cities of Grapevine and Coppell. Staff recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to the 6 conditions as stated in the Staff Report. Matt Goodwin, Goodwin & Marshall, Inc., 6001 Bridge Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76112, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that the applicant is in agreement with Staff conditions. No discussion followed. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to approve the D/FW Trade Center, Lots 1-3, Block 4, Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: (1) Revise the landscape and irrigation plans to match the site plans; (2) increase the southeast portion of the front yard landscape area of Building E from 23' to 30'; (3) correct Building E Site Plan to show the entrance driveway of the rear truck court of Building D; (4) eventually, the future truck court yard facing Patriot Drive will have to be screened with a 6 -foot high brick masonry screening wall; (5) landscape Plan needs to be signed and sealed by a licensed landscape architect or bona fide nurseryman, and (6) correct the Site Plan to reflect the minimum yard setbacks stated in the PD -136 Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Mabry, Wheeler, Cruse, DeFilippo and McCaffrey voting in favor. None opposed. 5 10. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues A. Update on Council planning agenda actions Planning Director Gary Sieb briefed the Commission on the cases that have gone forward to Council. B. Cotton Road to Fritz Drive name change As a courtesy, Planning Director Sieb advised the Commission that this street name change will again be brought before Council for their consideration on January 28th. C. Training sessions) A COG training session on Saturday, January 25th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, will be held for Chairmen of various Boards and Commissions to which Chairman Wheeler has been invited. On Saturday, February 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, a training session will be held by COG specifically designed for Planning and Zoning Commissioners, including what obligations and responsibilities are with regard to subdivision plats, zoning, etc. He urged all members to attend. D. Director's comments Planning Director Sieb deferred comments to Rick McCaffrey who stated that the C.I. V.I.C. group would like to have a special session with the P&Z Commission as a dry run before presenting its findings to City Council in February. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen stated that Thursday, January 30th, was a good date for a Workshop Session at 7 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room, if it met with the Commission's approval. This date was agreeable to those present. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: Jahoda, Administrative Secretary rol